approve Hear it!

approve Definition

ap·prove (ə pro̵̅o̅v′)

transitive verb -·proved′, -·prov′·ing

  1. to give one's consent to; sanction; confirm
  2. to be favorable toward; think or declare to be good, satisfactory, etc.
  3. Archaic to prove or show: often used reflexively
  4. Obsolete to prove by testing

Etymology: ME aproven < OFr aprover < L approbare < ad-, to + probare, to try, test < probus, good

intransitive verb

to give approval; have a favorable opinion (of)

approve Related Forms

ap·prov′·able adjective ap·prov′er noun ap·prov′·ingly adverb

approve Synonyms

approve

v.

  1. To give approval

    ratify, affirm, support, countenance, endorse, sign, countersign, confirm, license, consent to, agree to, assent to, sanction, empower, charter, validate, seal, legalize, recognize, accredit, certify, give one's blessing, recommend, make law, pronounce legal, authorize, second, subscribe to, adopt, make valid, sustain, uphold, concur in, allow, permit, go along with, maintain, vote for, accede to, corroborate, acquiesce in, establish, homologate, pass, OK, give the go-ahead*, give the green light*, give one's imprimatur*, rubber-stamp*, come around*.

    Antonyms reject, veto, deny*.

  2. To favor

    encourage, be in favor of, favor, support, recommend, make allowances for, subscribe to, advocate, accept, tolerate, condone, appreciate, acclaim, applaud, take kindly to, go for*, hold with*; see also sense 1, praise 1.

approve, the most general of the following terms, means simply to regard as good or satisfactory; endorse adds the further implication of active support or advocacy to endorse a candidate for office; sanction implies authoritative approval a practice sanctioned by the charter; certify implies official approval because of compliance with the requirements or standards a certified public accountant; ratify implies official approval of that which has been done by one's representative to ratify a peace treaty

approve Usage Examples

Object

  • proposal: CMG approved the proposals, subject to consultation with the Director of Finance.
  • contractor: We are approved contractors to Central Government with the highest standard of workmanship.
  • appointment: The University Court hoped to approve the appointment of the Principal's successor at its 18 March 2002 meeting.
  • repairer: An approved insurance repairer Fluid offers additional services ranging from unique and innovative products to a nation-wide collection and return service.
  • scheme: The commissioner will take that interest into account in deciding whether to approve the scheme.
  • installer: Our main piece of advice to the public is to use a BISHTA approved installer.

Subject

  • moderator: This means your posts will be read and approved by a moderator before they appear on these message boards.
  • resolution: The terms of any delegation should be approved by a resolution of the board.
  • shareholder: The Proposals were approved by shareholders at an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company which was held on 27 February 2006.
  • vet: NAFâs advanced nutritional formulas are developed and approved by vets.
  • parliament: The Italian government has already paved the way for the RAI sell-off in a media law approved by parliament in April.
  • regulator: Registration of a company as a CIC has to be approved by the Regulator.

Adjective complement

non-rewireable: Supplied complete with BS approved non-rewireable 3 pin plug and 2M ( approx. ) of cable.

Preposition: by

  • resolution: The terms of any delegation should be approved by a resolution of the board.
  • moderator: This means your posts will be read and approved by a moderator before they appear on these message boards.
  • shareholder: The Proposals were approved by shareholders at an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company which was held on 27 February 2006.
  • vet: NAFâs advanced nutritional formulas are developed and approved by vets.
  • parliament: The Italian government has already paved the way for the RAI sell-off in a media law approved by parliament in April.
  • regulator: Registration of a company as a CIC has to be approved by the Regulator.

Preposition: in

advance: All other gifts must be approved in advance by the Director of Finance.